Substance profile
Ethyl bromoacetate
Ethyl bromoacetate is a clear colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
01 · Identification
What Ethyl bromoacetate is
Ethyl bromoacetate is a clear colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Its molecular formula is C4H7BrO2 and its molecular weight is 167 g/mol. It boils at 169 °C, is miscible with water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as flammable agents - 2nd degree.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H310 | Fatal in contact with skin. |
| H330 | Fatal if inhaled. |
| H300 | Fatal if swallowed. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P330, P352
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Ethyl bromoacetate properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 168.5 °C (335.3 °F) | HSDB | |
| 158.8 °C (317.8 °F) | at 760 mmHg | DOE PAC | |
| Density | 1.5032 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in acetone, miscible in ethanol and ethyl ether. | HSDB | |
| Sol in benzene and alcohol | HSDB | ||
| Miscible in oxygenated and aromatic solvents | HSDB | ||
| Vapor pressure | 2.6 mmHg | at 25 °C | DOE PAC |
| 3.37 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Flash point | 47.78 °C (118 °F) | HSDB | |
| 48 °C (118.4 °F) | Haz-Map | ||
| Vapor density | 5.8 (air = 1) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Ethyl bromoacetate
Incompatible materials
Will react with water or steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes. ... On contact with acid or acid fumes, it emits highly toxic fumes of /hydrogen bromide/.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
ETHYL BROMOACETATE is a halogenated ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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